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20260412890The Master's Program in Islamic Creed (Aqidah) is a specialized graduate program delivered through a coursework-plus-thesis model totaling 40 credit hours at the main campus in Jeddah for both sections. It prepares specialized researchers in creed, comparative religions, sects, and contemporary thought who combine rigorous Sharia grounding with modern research methodologies and scholarly critical tools, addressing contemporary intellectual challenges through an evidence-based, moderate (wasati) approach.
To foster a distinguished academic environment and offer high-quality studies in creed, religions, and contemporary thought; and to prepare specialized researchers equipped with scholarly tools and modern technical means in accordance with quality standards.
Leadership in doctrinal and intellectual studies, and the preparation of distinguished researchers capable of serving sound creed and addressing contemporary intellectual issues through rigorous scholarship and firmly grounded moderation.
Last Modified Date: 14/07/2026 - 11:18 AM Saudi Arabia Time
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILS 622 | Creed 2 (ʿAqīdah 2) | 2 | ILS 621 |
| ILS 626 | Comparative Religion 2 (Adyān 2) | 2 | None |
| ILS 628 | Islamic Sects 2 (Firaq 2) | 2 | ILS 627 |
Course Code: ILS 622
Course Code: ILS 626
Course Code: ILS 628
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILS 620 | Research Methodology and Textual Verification (Taḥqīq) in Creed | 2 | None |
| ILS 625 | Comparative Religion 1 (Adyān 1) | 2 | None |
| ILS 621 | Creed 1 (ʿAqīdah 1) | 2 | None |
| ILS 627 | Islamic Sects 1 (Firaq 1) | 2 | None |
Course Code: ILS 620
Course Code: ILS 625
Course Code: ILS 621
Course Code: ILS 627
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILS 623 | Creed 3 (ʿAqīdah 3) | 2 | None |
| ILS 630 | Methods of Inference on Creedal Issues | 2 | None |
| ILS 631 | Contemporary Intellectual Currents and Schools of Thought | 2 | None |
| ILS 632 | Comparative Religion 3 (Adyān 3) | 2 | ILS 626 |
Course Code: ILS 623
Course Code: ILS 630
Course Code: ILS 631
Course Code: ILS 632
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILS 699 | Master’s Thesis | 10 | Pass all courses - اجتياز جميع المقررات بنجاح |
| ILS 624 | Creed 4 (ʿAqīdah 4) | 2 | ILS 623 |
| ILS 699 | Master’s Thesis | 10 | Pass all courses - اجتياز جميع المقررات بنجاح |
Course Code: ILS 699
Course Code: ILS 624
Course Code: ILS 699
